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Prince Harry has spoken out in London\u2019s High Court, giving emotional testimony as part of a privacy lawsuit against Associated Newspapers Limited, publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cThey Made My Wife\u2019s Life An Absolute Misery\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n Testifying on January 21, 2026, the Duke of Sussex said the decision to sue came after his relationship with Meghan Markle became public. He told the court he was troubled by \u201cvicious persistent attacks on, harassment of and intrusive, sometimes racist articles concerning Meghan\u201d.<\/p>\n Becoming visibly emotional, Harry said: \u201cThey have made my wife\u2019s life an absolute misery, my Lord\u201d. He also accused journalists of \u201cinventing quotes,\u201d stalking, and threatening his personal security.<\/p>\n Legal Battle Over Alleged Leaks and Privacy Breaches<\/strong><\/p>\n Harry and 6 other claimants, including Sir Elton John, allege the publisher used unlawful methods such as hiring private investigators and accessing private records from the 1990s to 2010s. Associated Newspapers has denied the claims as \u201cpreposterous smears\u201d.<\/p>\n A judge dismissed a related part of the case in October, calling it an \u201cinvolved sideshow\u201d. The main trial is set for January 2026.<\/p>\n Context: Ongoing Tension with Media<\/strong><\/p>\n Harry referenced the royal family\u2019s old \u201cnever complain, never explain\u201d policy, saying he was \u201cconditioned to accept it\u201d. In his memoir Spare, he wrote that he pushed for a public statement to defend Meghan in 2016 because \u201csilence is the best option\u201d was not working.<\/p>\n The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped back from royal duties in 2020 and now live in California with children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n